In class: • Review for exam - please make a copy of this document so you can add notes as students present. • This document may help you in your review of Christianity.
• Please remember to bring YOUR textbook to the final exam, or you may drop it off sooner on top of the counter near the microwave in my room.
We'll jigsaw out some of the image work related to our review. Each person or small group should:
A. Make a copy of this Google Presentation. Share it with each other and with me (yes I like the email notification).
B. Find another image that connects to big ideas/topics from the unit. Put each image on a slide. There should be no text (other than your topic title) on the slide, just the image. You will present the images to the class, explaining:
- what the image is (what it shows, what it is about)
- big idea from the unit: explain the big idea and how the image connects
Each person will need to be able to explain his/her image clearly, accurately, and thoroughly to the class. You may use notes.
You will get a work habits grade out of 8 points.
Zach - Greece Ryan - Rome Ally - Egypt Mikayla - Greece Olivia - Hinduism/Buddhism Amelia - Israelites Gabby - Christianity Sophia - Medieval Europe Taylor - Islam Lizzie - Rome Tanya - Medieval Europe
Homework for Tues., 6/10:
• Add your slide to the Google Presentation and be prepared to discuss your image.
• Study for the exam using the review packet. Organize your binder to help you on the exam.
In class: • Current events quiz • Leonardo da Vinci - Link 1 (Notebooks) - Link 2 (Mirror writing) - Link 3 (Inventions)
• Time to work on art annotations/briefs
Homework for Wed., 6/4:
• Finalize preparations for a 3-min. oral presentation on the Renaissance artwork you've been assigned. Please see bottom part of Renaissance page for your assignment, directions, and rubric. You are encouraged to have notes.
Thurs. May 29
In class: • Discuss outlines
• Watch Medici part 2 video (Lorenzo de Medici)
Homework for 6/2:
• Study for a current events quiz (at beginning of class on Monday) over Tanya's, Mikayla's, and Sophia's presentations.
• Begin preparing a 3-min. oral presentation on the Renaissance artwork you've been assigned. Please see bottom part of Renaissance page for your assignment, directions, and rubric. You are encouraged to have notes. Presentations will be on Wednesday, 6/4.
Tues. May 27
No class - 9th grade community service day
Thurs. May 22
In class: • Sophia CE • Medici video
Homework for 5/29:
• Actively read (=mark up) the Annotated Mona Lisa chapter on Renaissance art and architecture.
• Write a 1-pg. outline summarizing what you consider to be the most important ideas from this chapter, focusing on new developments in Renaissance art & architecture and on key artists. You may use bullet points in your outline, but try to write complete thoughts (not just list "Michelangelo").
Tues. May 20
In class: • Mikayla CE • Finish VoiceThread quizzes • Introduction to Renaissance - class reading
Homework for 5/22:
• Everyone should read the beginning of the Medici reading (through p. 54 "The Establishment of the Medici Bank").
• Read your assigned section of the text (see the Renaissance page of the wiki - left sidebar - for your assignment and instructions)
• Among your team, write a 1-paragraph summary of the most important ideas from your assigned section. • Include images (with full URL citation) of any artwork or buildings mentioned in your assigned text section. • Everyone in your group should contribute to your summary and images.
Fri. May 16
In class: • Finish VoiceThread recording (those groups that need to complete work) • Watch drones video • Read these articles: Link 1 Link 2 (click through image slides and read captions)
Homework for 5/20:
If not completed in class, watch the drones video, read the CNN articles (see the links at left), and complete the graphic organizer.
Wed. May 14
In class:
• Class time to finalize scripts in table groups
• Set up VoiceThread accounts & begin recording
Homework for 5/16:
Finish VoiceThread recording at home. (Remember, only one person should be editing your project at one time... sign out of the account when you are finished recording your script.)
In class:
• Share exemplar of VoiceThread presentation • Time to brainstorm on topics - key ideas to share with class
• One person in your group should open this document, make a copy, and share it with all members in your group. • Please review this rubric for the VoiceThread:
Homework for 5/12: For homework, each group member should find an object for an annotated artifact (can be small = an art object or big = a building or area). Add an image and text about your object in the annotation section of your VoiceThread script. Links for museums that might have a relevant image can be found here. You also can Google an image, but be sure to locate relevant information about it. For that reason, the museum websites may be more helpful.
Tues. May 6
In class: • Time in class to continue research for the civilization you're studying in the Middle Ages (resources from class web pages).
Homework for 5/8: Continue reading sources/watching videos linked on class web pages and taking notes.
Fri. May 2
MFA FIELD TRIP Please remember to bring • MFA annotation packet • pencil • binder or clipboard to write on
• your lunch and beverage in a clearly labeled and identifiable bag
• If you indicated you are getting a school (bag) lunch on Friday, please pick up your lunch between 7:20 and 7:30 in the cafeteria
• Students should meet at the front doors of the school at 7:30 (do not go to advisor)
• please do not bring your laptop to school on Friday
Wed. Apr. 30
In class:
• Time in library to continue research for the civilization you're studying in the Middle Ages.
Homework for 5/6:• Finish notes for Source 2 (library print source) • Over the weekend, read and take notes on at least one of the sources from this page of the class website in preparation for class on Tuesday. Add notes from your source to the Source 3 box of the notes page.
Mon. Apr. 28
In class: • Complete geography assignment for civilization your group is studying. • Continue notes from text reading.
Homework for 4/30: Complete reading text chapter/sections and notes for those sections.
Wed. Apr. 16
In class: • Print and hand in MFA #3 art annotation. • Please download, open, and read project description. (You don't need to memorize, just get a feel for our research process).
• Link for notes template - please follow naming and sharing protocols carefully. Take notes on your text chapter in Source 1 section of notes. You should do your best to finish reading and taking notes on your text chapter in class today. (If you finish your text chapter, read some of the sources related to your topic on this page of the website. Add notes to a new "Source" section for each source you read.)
Enjoy your April vacation!
Mon. Apr. 14
In class: • Discuss jigsaw of upcoming study of regions • work on MFA art annotation or start research using this notes template
Homework for 4/16: Finish MFA art annotation (#3).
Thurs. Apr. 10
In class: • Current events quiz • Work on MFA annotation
Homework for 4/14: Continue to work on MFA art annotation. This is due on 4/16. You will have more time in class on 4/14 to work on your art annotation.
Tues. Apr. 8
In class: • PIRATES chart - feudalism in Europe • Medieval Europe quiz • Begin MFA art annotation in preparation for field trip
Homework for 4/10: Study for current events quiz over Olivia, Zach, and Jameson's presentations.
Fri. Apr. 4
In class: • Jameson's current events presentation • Altarpiece annotation printed/handed in • Finish reading on decline of feudalism/Hundred Years' War • Review for Medieval Europe quiz
Homework for 4/8: Study for quiz on feudalism and art/architecture in Medieval Europe.
In class: • Zach's current events presentation • Begin class reading on the decline of feudalism - Magna Carta video - Black Death interactive map - Black Death interactive website - Black Death video
Homework for 4/4: Complete art annotation #2, Virgin and the Dead Christ.
Mon. Mar. 31
In class: • Debrief annotation, Christ in Majesty, and revise / hand in
Homework for 4/2: 1. Complete work on Medieval England.
2. Begin work on art annotation #2 (due 4/4) linked from MFA website.
• Annotate at least 4 elements of the art work; make an educated argument even if you're not sure about someone/an object in the painting. You should include annotations about St. Benedict & St. Scholastica. Be sure to reference the rubric.
• You may choose to do this in a Google Presentation or Pages document. Naming Protocol: 4WAnnotation2 LastName.
• Remember to read the text associated with the painting; this might help you with ideas about research you might do to unlock the mysteries of the painting.
• You can collaborate with another student in the research phase, but each person should submit work in his/her own words.
Thurs. Mar. 27
In class:
• Art in the Middle Ages keynote
• Art annotation rubric
• Annotate this artwork: MFA link for art work • These links may help you in your art history detective work to understand the symbolism in the artwork - Link 1 - Link 2
- Remember, you can also search in the Library's Marvel Database - Britannica K-12 School edition - for "Apostles" or conduct other internet searches. Be sure to keep track of sources for a bibliography that will accompany your annotation.
Homework for 3/31: Complete art annotation for Christ in Majesty with Symbols of the Four Evangelists.
Tues. Mar. 25
In class: • Debrief field trip • Discuss homework / take quiz on life in Medieval Europe • Crusades & their effects • Video link: http://www.history.com/topics/crusades
Homework for 3/27: Actively read chapter on art/architecture in the Middle Ages: The Reign of Religion. (No quiz this time!) We'll look at examples in our next class.
Fri. Mar. 21
No class - field trip
Wed. Mar. 19
In class: • Review key points - Catholic Church in Europe
Homework for 3/25: Actively read chapter on life in Medieval towns and be prepared for a reading quiz over material. I would encourage you to highlight and take notes as you read, but I will not collect your notes.
Don't forget: Test corrections for Roman Empire quiz are due. Please attach them to your quiz and bring them to class.
Homework for 3/19: Actively read chapter on the role of the Catholic Church in Western Europe and be prepared for a reading quiz over material. I would encourage you to highlight and take notes as you read, but I will not collect your notes.
Wed. Mar. 12
In class: • Quiz - Islam • Preview field trip • Analyze art - what do you see here? • Reading on the development of feudalism in Europe - be prepared for a reading quiz on Monday.
Homework for 3/17: Actively read chapter on the development of Feudalism in Western Europe and be prepared for reading quiz over material. I would encourage you to highlight and take notes as you read, but I will not collect your notes.
Monday Mar. 10
In class: • Share ideas from homework on Muslim contributions to world history • Video, Islamic Spain
Homework for 3/12:
• Study for quiz over historical development of Islam, reviewing Keynote slides, "star" homework with 5 pillars and other key terms, map, and other class handouts.
Thursday Mar. 6
• Olivia's CE presentation
• Keynote of Umayyad and Abbasid empires
• Take a virtual tour of the al-Haram al-Sharif (be sure to go to #26, the al-Aqsa mosque)
• Create your own Islamic art
• Video - When the Moors Ruled Europe
Homework for 3/10:
• Read Ch. 11, Section 3 (pp. 282-288) and develop a Top 5 List (formatted however you'd like) of important advancements/ideas during this time period (#1 should be the most important development).
Tuesday Mar. 4
In class: • Review homework on 5 pillars of Islam • Watch short video about the Hajj • Learn about architecture of mosque and Islamic art.
Homework for 3/4:
• Read text pp. 270-276 and complete class handouts on Islam.
Wednesday February 26
In class: • Quiz on Roman empire and historical development of Christianity • Continue work on Hunger/Power of 1 - read handout on themes of compelling infographics.
• Make your own infographic related to food and hunger using one or more of these data sources (or ask me if you have identified another reliable source):
In class: • Current events quiz • Video segment, The Search for Paul • Review key questions about Christianity (review Christianity.pdf below and refer to this BBC resource) • Discuss decline of Rome • Review for quiz on Roman empire and Christianity
Homework for 2/13:
• Study for quiz on Roman empire and historical development of Christianity
Homework for 2/11:
• Study for CE Quiz - Taylor, Amelia, Lizzie
WednesdayFebruary 5
Snow Day
Monday February 3
In class: • Map quiz part 2 - regions and cities of Roman Empire • Watch the following video (using headphones) and identify 10 things you learn about the City of Rome. Students should write these notes in a Pages document so grammar and spelling is checked. City of Rome- Khan Academy (13:47) • work on travel brochure
Homework for 2/5:
• Finish travel brochure.
Thursday Jan. 30
In class: • Amelia's current events presentation • Map quiz part 1 - Bodies of water and mountains • Work on travel brochure - ancient Rome
DO NOT PRINT your travel brochure - email to me instead with the naming protocol 4W-brochure-LastName in subject line.
Tuesday Jan. 28
In class: • Debrief daily life in Rome homework
• Watch chariot race clip from Ben Hur • Continue with Engineering an Empire video
Homework for 1/30:
• Study for a map quiz on ancient Rome... We'll break this into two parts, with bodies of water and mountains on this quiz (revisit your pink label sheet or look at the file below to see what will be on the quiz).
In class: • student survey • go over Roman Republic quiz • Video: Engineering an Empire - link here for those absent - have watched up through section on Vespasian (will start with Trajan next class).
Homework for 1/28) (same assignment as below): • Hand in test corrections using process on Test Corrections link in the left sidebar. You must hand in your quiz and corrections on Monday even though we don't have class on Monday. • Read about daily life in ancient Rome (choose any 2 aspects that interest you most). Please print before coming to class.
In class: • Roman Republic quiz • When quiz completed, open this document, about the 2nd Triumvirate, make a copy, and follow directions on page (due Wednesday).
Homework for 1/22:
• Complete 2nd Triumveirate assignment. If working from home, to access Marvel U: yarmouth PW: clipper.
Wednesday Jan. 15
In class: • Review homework & timeline • Small group work (with roles) - discussing challenges of Roman Republic, Julius Caesar's rise to power, and his demise • review for quiz over Roman Republic
Homework for 1/17: Study for quiz over Roman Republic.
In class: • Finish Engineering an Empire: Carthage • Roman Republic - government framework • read text section on Julius Caesar
Homework for 1/15: • Read Lesson 3, Rome Becomes an Empire, stopping before the subheading "Emperors Rule Rome." As you read, take outline notes using this guide.
In class: • Read about the founding of Rome and the Roman Republic. Access .pdfs (13.1 and 13.2 at this link) and complete notes on tan classroom handout.
• Engineering an Empire: Carthage - video & notes.
Homework for 1/13: • Complete text reading and class handout on early Rome.
Tuesday Jan. 7
In class: • Analyze Thomas Cole paintings • Create a Google Presentation and choose one of Thomas Cole's paintings from his "Course of Empire" series to annotate. Use the naming protocol 4W.Lastname.Cole. Be sure to share your presentation with me. Open document below for very brief exemplar to get started.
Homework for 1/9: • Complete art annotation for one of Cole's paintings in his series.
• Complete Roman empire map.
Happy New Year!
Friday Dec. 20
Asia Day
Wednesday Dec. 18
In class: • Buddhism/Hinduism vocab quiz • Dharma of Star Wars - read chapter • Continue video, 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama • Introduce Seven Years in Tibet & Asia Day
No homework - enjoy Asia Day and your vacation!
We'll head to Rome after vacation.
Monday Dec. 16
In class: • Current issues - Nelson Mandela • Discuss HW in small groups • Begin vocab review in small groups • Begin watching video, 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama
Homework for 12/18:
• Review Buddhism and Hinduism vocab terms for a vocab quiz (format: matching quiz).
Homework for 12/16:
• Read about current issues between China & Tibet, following directions on Pages document. Please do not print prior to class; email this document when complete.
Homework for 12/12:
• No homework... unless you did not complete the Spread of Buddhism HW for last class. Then you should do it for Thursday's class so you'll have good karma!
Friday Dec. 6
In class: • Introduction to Hinduism (Keynote and card sort activity)
• Complete web-based assignment on the spread of Buddhism in Asia, focusing on Buddhist art. Please do not print, but do have homework ready for the start of class.
Homework for Monday, 11/25: • Study for a current events presentation over Ally's, Ryan's, and Gabby's presentations. Links to presentations can be found here. Students in play can opt to take quiz now or can arrange with me to take it later (no problem!).
Tuesday Nov. 19
In class: • Gabby's current events presentation • Political philosophy: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle - Quotations page: http://quotationspage.com/
Friday Nov. 15
In class: • Ryan's CE presentation • Peloponnesian War • Pericles' Funeral Oration • Time to work on Great Greek project
Wed. Nov. 13
In class: • Greek art & architecture • Lincoln Memorial online link • Time to work on Great Greek project
Friday Nov. 8
In class: • Library research (print or online sources) for Great Greek project.
Homework for 11/13: • Continue research on your Great Greek. Access online library materials (no Wikipedia!) through the library homepage. Click on:
Marvel --> B --> Britannica Online School Edition K-12 (middle school and/or high school edition) and search for your topic
GVRL (Gale Virtual Reference Library) --> LOTS of resources
Passwords available on the library home page if working from home; you need to be signed into your Yarmouth Schools gmail account to be able to view.
Please be sure you have shared your Google Doc notes sheet with me. You should have read and taken notes on two-three sources before class on Wednesday.
Wednesday Nov. 6
In class: • Library research for Great Greek project.
Homework: Continue Great Greek research
Monday Nov. 4
In class: • Introduce Great Greek project & begin taking notes with library resources. Remember to look for project ideas, links to notes, and the project rubric on the Greece page of the website.
Homework for 11/6:
Use your computer to go to the library home page, click on Marvel, click on "B" for Britannica, and select the Online School Edition (K-12). (Remember passwords can be found beneath the Marvel link.) Click on the middle school and/or high school pages and search for your Great Greek. Read and add to the notes you started on your Google Doc before our next class.
Thursday Oct. 31
In class:
• Small group work on education, government, economy, and women/slaves in Athens and Sparta. • Persian Wars - create timeline, annotate big map, and learn more about triremes (Link 1 video, Link 2 interactive map) • Start video and notes on Parthenon
Homework for Monday, 11/4:
Finish Parthenon video and notes (we stopped video at minute 10:15); please continue from there to minute 30:00). NOVA Parthenon video link
In class: • Add to timeline of Greek history • Review progression of government in some ancient Greek city-states (monarch - oligarchy - tyranny - democracy) • Slide presentation on development of democratic reforms in ancient Greece
Homework:
Test corrections for those who would like to improve their
scores on the Ancient Middle East test. Link with directions
and exemplar here.
Friday Oct. 25
In class: • Learn about development of democracy in ancient Greece (class handout and graphic organizer) • Learn about similarities and differences between Athens and Sparta (class handout and graphic organizer)
Homework due Oct. 29: Finish Athens/Sparta graphic organizer.
Wednesday Oct. 23
In class: • Go over maps & read about geography • Learn about ancient Greek history • Build class timeline for Egypt and early Greece - resource
Homework: No homework.
Monday Oct. 21
In class: • Ally current events presentation • What do you know about ancient Greece? • Map work - ancient Greece
Homework: Finish map and reflection questions on back of pink sheet. Be ready with questions of any locations you couldn't find...
Thursday Oct. 17
In class: • Unit test
Homework: None. Take a deep breath this weekend and be ready to head to Greece next week!
Tuesday Oct. 15
In class: • Review for ancient Middle East unit test (make sure to look at resources on the Middle East page of the website)
Homework due Thurs., Oct. 17: Review! Review! Review!
Homework due Tues., Oct. 15: Learn about Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Please email this document to me before/at start of class with "Yom Kippurr" in subject line.
In class: • Judaism vocab quiz • Start Judaism Keynote (ended at Yom Kippur slide)
Homework due Thurs., Oct. 10: Learn about Passover. Please email this document to me before/at start of class on Wednesday with "Passover" in subject line.
Homework due Tues., Oct. 8: Read about the origins of Judaism in the textbook, pages 83-86. Take notes (you may wish to write out definitions, make flash cards, and/or make a quizlet) on the following terms for a short matching (vocab) quiz.
monotheism
prophets
covenant
Abraham
exodus
Moses
David
Jerusalem
Solomon
exile
diaspora
Jewish Scriptures
Wednesday Oct. 2
In class: • Current events - partial government shutdown • Book of the Dead (add notes) ....................... Egyptian writing • Spell your name in hieroglyphics! Link here and follow link to Kamose Stela. • Timeline link • Rosetta Stone (make a copy and rename)
In class: • Discuss homework. • Create a google doc and Title the document Lastname.Pyramids.4W and share it with me. Play the Pyramid Challenge below and identify 5 important things you learn about pyramid building. What were some of the challenges they faced and techniques they used? Play for about 20 minutes. Pyramid Challenge- BBC (Interactive) • Start the webquest, Daily Life in Ancient Egypt:
In class: • Discuss map homework & images of the pyramids • Begin text reading on Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms in Egypt (finish as homework if needed)
Homework due Sep 26: • Finish reading overview of ancient Egypt and complete chart/answer questions.
In class: • Debrief interview with President Assad • Watch interview with President Obama and discuss • Follow sharing guidelines for Current Events/Google Presentations ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • Begin map work on ancient Egypt using guidelines.
Homework due Sep 24: • Complete Egypt map and answer questions on guidelines sheet.
Update: Please answer all the questions you can... you'll learn more from our next text assignment and from timelines handed out in class.
Wednesday Sep. 18
In class: • Middle East map quiz • Introduction to development of first agricultural settlements in ancient times through video, "Guns, Germs, and Steel"
Homework due Sep 20: • Watch a 60 Minutes interview with Syrian President Assad and record some key points from the interview.
• We will watch the interview with President Obama in class on Friday.
Monday Sep. 16
In class: • Current events bingo • 9/11 quiz • review Middle East maps and begin to play review game
Homework due Sep 18: Study for a map quiz on Middle Eastern countries. Here is a link to a map game that may help you. http://www.rethinkingschools.org/just_fun/games/mapgame.html (works best in Chrome) The map game includes MORE countries than will be on your quiz. You are just responsible for the countries on your Middle East map that you completed.
Thursday Sep. 12
In class: • Read in class and complete handout, "What Happened 9/11" and 9/11 Notes
Homework due Sep 16: • Study for a brief quiz over materials related to 9/11.
Tuesday Sep. 10
In class:
• Continue discussion about Syria
• Work on map of the Middle East
Homework due Sep 12:
• Label and outline color map of the Middle East.
Friday Sep. 6
In class:
• Current events - explain editorial cartoon analysis and practice in class
• Current events presentation on Syria
Homework due Sep 10:
• Cartoon analysis - choose ONE cartoon element to analyze for three of the five cartoons on your homework page.
Wednesday Sep. 5
In class:
• Introduction and course guide
• Globalization/current events explanation
Homework due Sep 6:
• What's your story? Please spend 20 minutes (total) sharing information about you. You can write or draw your story.
June 13
June 10
• Review for exam - please make a copy of this document so you can add notes as students present.
• This document may help you in your review of Christianity.
• Please remember to bring YOUR textbook to the final exam, or you may drop it off sooner on top of the counter near the microwave in my room.
June 6
• Finish art annotations/briefs
• Begin review for exam
We'll jigsaw out some of the image work related to our review. Each person or small group should:
A. Make a copy of this Google Presentation. Share it with each other and with me (yes I like the email notification).
B. Find another image that connects to big ideas/topics from the unit. Put each image on a slide. There should be no text (other than your topic title) on the slide, just the image. You will present the images to the class, explaining:
- what the image is (what it shows, what it is about)
- big idea from the unit: explain the big idea and how the image connects
Each person will need to be able to explain his/her image clearly, accurately, and thoroughly to the class. You may use notes.
You will get a work habits grade out of 8 points.
Zach - Greece
Ryan - Rome
Ally - Egypt
Mikayla - Greece
Olivia - Hinduism/Buddhism
Amelia - Israelites
Gabby - Christianity
Sophia - Medieval Europe
Taylor - Islam
Lizzie - Rome
Tanya - Medieval Europe
• Add your slide to the Google Presentation and be prepared to discuss your image.
• Study for the exam using the review packet. Organize your binder to help you on the exam.
June 4
• Present art annotations/briefs
• Make a copy of this Google Doc
June 2
• Current events quiz
• Leonardo da Vinci
- Link 1 (Notebooks)
- Link 2 (Mirror writing)
- Link 3 (Inventions)
• Time to work on art annotations/briefs
• Finalize preparations for a 3-min. oral presentation on the Renaissance artwork you've been assigned. Please see bottom part of Renaissance page for your assignment, directions, and rubric. You are encouraged to have notes.
May 29
• Discuss outlines
• Watch Medici part 2 video (Lorenzo de Medici)
• Study for a current events quiz (at beginning of class on Monday) over Tanya's, Mikayla's, and Sophia's presentations.
• Begin preparing a 3-min. oral presentation on the Renaissance artwork you've been assigned. Please see bottom part of Renaissance page for your assignment, directions, and rubric. You are encouraged to have notes. Presentations will be on Wednesday, 6/4.
May 27
May 22
• Sophia CE
• Medici video
• Actively read (=mark up) the Annotated Mona Lisa chapter on Renaissance art and architecture.
• Write a 1-pg. outline summarizing what you consider to be the most important ideas from this chapter, focusing on new developments in Renaissance art & architecture and on key artists. You may use bullet points in your outline, but try to write complete thoughts (not just list "Michelangelo").
May 20
• Mikayla CE
• Finish VoiceThread quizzes
• Introduction to Renaissance - class reading
• Everyone should read the beginning of the Medici reading (through p. 54 "The Establishment of the Medici Bank").
• Read your assigned section of the text (see the Renaissance page of the wiki - left sidebar - for your assignment and instructions)
• Among your team, write a 1-paragraph summary of the most important ideas from your assigned section.
• Include images (with full URL citation) of any artwork or buildings mentioned in your assigned text section.
• Everyone in your group should contribute to your summary and images.
May 16
• Finish VoiceThread recording (those groups that need to complete work)
• Watch drones video
• Read these articles:
Link 1
Link 2 (click through image slides and read captions)
• Listen to VoiceThreads and take quiz as you watch/listen.
Mayas
Incas
West Africa
China
Japan
If not completed in class, watch the drones video, read the CNN articles (see the links at left), and complete the graphic organizer.
May 14
• Class time to finalize scripts in table groups
• Set up VoiceThread accounts & begin recording
Finish VoiceThread recording at home. (Remember, only one person should be editing your project at one time... sign out of the account when you are finished recording your script.)
May 12
• Tanya - current events presentation
• Class time to work on scripts in table groups
A draft of all big topic scripts + images AND each group member's annotation should be complete before Wednesday's class.
May 8
• Share exemplar of VoiceThread presentation
• Time to brainstorm on topics - key ideas to share with class
• One person in your group should open this document, make a copy, and share it with all members in your group.
• Please review this rubric for the VoiceThread:
For homework, each group member should find an object for an annotated artifact (can be small = an art object or big = a building or area). Add an image and text about your object in the annotation section of your VoiceThread script. Links for museums that might have a relevant image can be found here. You also can Google an image, but be sure to locate relevant information about it. For that reason, the museum websites may be more helpful.
May 6
• Time in class to continue research for the civilization you're studying in the Middle Ages (resources from class web pages).
Continue reading sources/watching videos linked on class web pages and taking notes.
May 2
Please remember to bring
• MFA annotation packet
• pencil
• binder or clipboard to write on
• your lunch and beverage in a clearly labeled and identifiable bag
• If you indicated you are getting a school (bag) lunch on Friday, please pick up your lunch between 7:20 and 7:30 in the cafeteria
• Students should meet at the front doors of the school at 7:30 (do not go to advisor)
• please do not bring your laptop to school on Friday
Apr. 30
• Time in library to continue research for the civilization you're studying in the Middle Ages.
• Over the weekend, read and take notes on at least one of the sources from this page of the class website in preparation for class on Tuesday. Add notes from your source to the Source 3 box of the notes page.
Apr. 28
• Complete geography assignment for civilization your group is studying.
• Continue notes from text reading.
Complete reading text chapter/sections and notes for those sections.
Apr. 16
• Print and hand in MFA #3 art annotation.
• Please download, open, and read project description. (You don't need to memorize, just get a feel for our research process).
• Link for notes template - please follow naming and sharing protocols carefully. Take notes on your text chapter in Source 1 section of notes. You should do your best to finish reading and taking notes on your text chapter in class today. (If you finish your text chapter, read some of the sources related to your topic on this page of the website. Add notes to a new "Source" section for each source you read.)
Apr. 14
• Discuss jigsaw of upcoming study of regions
• work on MFA art annotation or start research using this notes template
Finish MFA art annotation (#3).
Apr. 10
• Current events quiz
• Work on MFA annotation
Continue to work on MFA art annotation. This is due on 4/16. You will have more time in class on 4/14 to work on your art annotation.
Apr. 8
• PIRATES chart - feudalism in Europe
• Medieval Europe quiz
• Begin MFA art annotation in preparation for field trip
Study for current events quiz over Olivia, Zach, and Jameson's presentations.
Apr. 4
• Jameson's current events presentation
• Altarpiece annotation printed/handed in
• Finish reading on decline of feudalism/Hundred Years' War
• Review for Medieval Europe quiz
Study for quiz on feudalism and art/architecture in Medieval Europe.
Apr. 2
• Zach's current events presentation
• Begin class reading on the decline of feudalism
- Magna Carta video
- Black Death interactive map
- Black Death interactive website
- Black Death video
Complete art annotation #2, Virgin and the Dead Christ.
Mar. 31
• Debrief annotation, Christ in Majesty, and revise / hand in
• Annotate Virgin and the Dead Christ, MFA
• These links may help you in your art history detective work to understand the symbolism in the artwork
- Link 1
- Link 2
- Link 3
- Link 4
OR
Learn about Medieval England
1. Complete work on Medieval England.
2. Begin work on art annotation #2 (due 4/4) linked from MFA website.
• Annotate at least 4 elements of the art work; make an educated argument even if you're not sure about someone/an object in the painting. You should include annotations about St. Benedict & St. Scholastica. Be sure to reference the rubric.
• You may choose to do this in a Google Presentation or Pages document. Naming Protocol: 4WAnnotation2 LastName.
• Remember to read the text associated with the painting; this might help you with ideas about research you might do to unlock the mysteries of the painting.
• You can collaborate with another student in the research phase, but each person should submit work in his/her own words.
Mar. 27
• Art in the Middle Ages keynote
• Art annotation rubric
• Annotate this artwork: MFA link for art work
• These links may help you in your art history detective work to understand the symbolism in the artwork
- Link 1
- Link 2
- Remember, you can also search in the Library's Marvel Database - Britannica K-12 School edition - for "Apostles" or conduct other internet searches. Be sure to keep track of sources for a bibliography that will accompany your annotation.
Complete art annotation for Christ in Majesty with Symbols of the Four Evangelists.
Mar. 25
• Debrief field trip
• Discuss homework / take quiz on life in Medieval Europe
• Crusades & their effects
• Video link: http://www.history.com/topics/crusades
Actively read chapter on art/architecture in the Middle Ages: The Reign of Religion. (No quiz this time!) We'll look at examples in our next class.
Mar. 21
Mar. 19
• Review key points - Catholic Church in Europe
• Reading quiz
• Seven Sacraments - close looking / art activity
- Link to art (make a copy) or another link
- Link to sacraments (please use your own words)
Actively read chapter on life in Medieval towns and be prepared for a reading quiz over material. I would encourage you to highlight and take notes as you read, but I will not collect your notes.
Don't forget: Test corrections for Roman Empire quiz are due. Please attach them to your quiz and bring them to class.
Mar. 17
• Reading quiz, feudalism
• Learn more about different social classes and annotate diagram
- Nobles or lords
- Knights
- Tradespeople
- Peasants or serfs
Actively read chapter on the role of the Catholic Church in Western Europe and be prepared for a reading quiz over material. I would encourage you to highlight and take notes as you read, but I will not collect your notes.
Mar. 12
• Quiz - Islam
• Preview field trip
• Analyze art - what do you see here?
• Reading on the development of feudalism in Europe - be prepared for a reading quiz on Monday.
Actively read chapter on the development of Feudalism in Western Europe and be prepared for reading quiz over material. I would encourage you to highlight and take notes as you read, but I will not collect your notes.
Mar. 10
• Share ideas from homework on Muslim contributions to world history
• Video, Islamic Spain
• Study for quiz over historical development of Islam, reviewing Keynote slides, "star" homework with 5 pillars and other key terms, map, and other class handouts.
Mar. 6
• Keynote of Umayyad and Abbasid empires
• Take a virtual tour of the al-Haram al-Sharif (be sure to go to #26, the al-Aqsa mosque)
• Create your own Islamic art
• Video - When the Moors Ruled Europe
• Read Ch. 11, Section 3 (pp. 282-288) and develop a Top 5 List (formatted however you'd like) of important advancements/ideas during this time period (#1 should be the most important development).
Mar. 4
• Review homework on 5 pillars of Islam
• Watch short video about the Hajj
• Learn about architecture of mosque and Islamic art.
• Watch Khan Academy video on Mihrab
• Begin map work on the spread of Islam
• Read text chapter (pp. 277-281) and label map/respond to questions.
Feb. 28
• Continue to work on/print infographic.
• Historical development of Islam
• Read text pp. 270-276 and complete class handouts on Islam.
February 26
• Quiz on Roman empire and historical development of Christianity
• Continue work on Hunger/Power of 1 - read handout on themes of compelling infographics.
Examples of infographics related to education:
• http://rossieronline.usc.edu/u-s-education-versus-the-world-infographic/
• http://blogs.hrblock.com/2012/08/30/infographic-what-it-costs-to-send-a-kid-to-school
Examples of infographics related to food and hunger (to help give you some ideas... but may not be copied):
• ttp://urwhatueat.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/rising-food-prices.jpg
• http://thumbnails.visually.netdna-cdn.com/gender-equality-and-food-security-womens-empowerment-as-a-tool-against-hunger_51ef64a31f753_w1500.png
• http://www.facethefactsusa.org/sites/facethefactsusa.org/files/FTFin-FoodWaste.jpg
• https://www.engineeringforchange.org/news/images/July-2012/food-production-infographic.jpg
• Make your own infographic related to food and hunger using one or more of these data sources (or ask me if you have identified another reliable source):
Global - http://www.wfp.org/stories/10-things-you-need-know-about-hunger-2013
Global - https://www.wfp.org/hunger/stats
Global - http://www.fao.org/hunger/en/
US - http://feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/hunger-facts/hunger-and-poverty-statistics.aspx
Maine - http://gsfb.org/hunger/
Maine - http://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1039&context=mpr
Maine - http://specialprojects.pressherald.com/aging/struggling-to-assess-whos-hungry-and-why/
Be sure to keep track of all sources used (you will create a list of sources cited/images used). Please do NOT print your infographic.
• Finish your infographic about hunger. Please do NOT print your infographic.
February 24
• Start work on Hunger/Power of 1
• Review (briefly) for quiz - some review questions
• Study for quiz on Roman empire and historical development of Christianity
February 13
February 11
• Current events quiz
• Video segment, The Search for Paul
• Review key questions about Christianity (review Christianity.pdf below and refer to this BBC resource)
• Discuss decline of Rome
• Review for quiz on Roman empire and Christianity
• Study for quiz on Roman empire and historical development of Christianity
February 7
• Lizzie's current events presentation
• Learn about historical roots of Christianity
• Study for CE Quiz - Taylor, Amelia, Lizzie
February 3
• Map quiz part 2 - regions and cities of Roman Empire
• Watch the following video (using headphones) and identify 10 things you learn about the City of Rome. Students should write these notes in a Pages document so grammar and spelling is checked. City of Rome- Khan Academy (13:47)
• work on travel brochure
• Finish travel brochure.
Jan. 30
• Amelia's current events presentation
• Map quiz part 1 - Bodies of water and mountains
• Work on travel brochure - ancient Rome
• Study for Part II of map quiz on ancient Rome... Part 2 will cover regions and cities within the Roman empire.
• Continue to work on travel brochure. You will have 1/2 class to work on Monday, and it will be due at the beginning of class on 2/5.
DO NOT PRINT your travel brochure - email to me instead with the naming protocol 4W-brochure-LastName in subject line.
Jan. 28
• Debrief daily life in Rome homework
• Watch chariot race clip from Ben Hur
• Continue with Engineering an Empire video
• Study for a map quiz on ancient Rome... We'll break this into two parts, with bodies of water and mountains on this quiz (revisit your pink label sheet or look at the file below to see what will be on the quiz).
Jan. 24
• student survey
• go over Roman Republic quiz
• Video: Engineering an Empire - link here for those absent - have watched up through section on Vespasian (will start with Trajan next class).
• Hand in test corrections using process on Test Corrections link in the left sidebar. You must hand in your quiz and corrections on Monday even though we don't have class on Monday.
• Read about daily life in ancient Rome (choose any 2 aspects that interest you most). Please print before coming to class.
Jan. 22
• Video: Engineering an Empire
• Read about daily life in ancient Rome (choose any 2 aspects that interest you most). Please print before coming to class.
Jan. 17
• Roman Republic quiz
• When quiz completed, open this document, about the 2nd Triumvirate, make a copy, and follow directions on page (due Wednesday).
• Complete 2nd Triumveirate assignment. If working from home, to access Marvel U: yarmouth PW: clipper.
Jan. 15
• Review homework & timeline
• Small group work (with roles) - discussing challenges of Roman Republic, Julius Caesar's rise to power, and his demise
• review for quiz over Roman Republic
Study for quiz over Roman Republic.
Jan. 13
• Finish Engineering an Empire: Carthage
• Roman Republic - government framework
• read text section on Julius Caesar
• Read Lesson 3, Rome Becomes an Empire, stopping before the subheading "Emperors Rule Rome." As you read, take outline notes using this guide.
Jan. 9
• Read about the founding of Rome and the Roman Republic.
Access .pdfs (13.1 and 13.2 at this link) and complete notes on tan classroom handout.
• Engineering an Empire: Carthage - video & notes.
• Complete text reading and class handout on early Rome.
Jan. 7
• Analyze Thomas Cole paintings
• Create a Google Presentation and choose one of Thomas Cole's paintings from his "Course of Empire" series to annotate. Use the naming protocol 4W.Lastname.Cole. Be sure to share your presentation with me. Open document below for very brief exemplar to get started.
Use content from the sources below. In your annotation, include 5 facts about the painting. Sources for Cole paintings: http://www.explorethomascole.org/tour/items/69/series/
and http://beyondthenotes.org/empire/paintings.html
• Map work for Rome
• Complete art annotation for one of Cole's paintings in his series.
• Complete Roman empire map.
Dec. 20
Dec. 18
• Buddhism/Hinduism vocab quiz
• Dharma of Star Wars - read chapter
• Continue video, 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama
• Introduce Seven Years in Tibet & Asia Day
We'll head to Rome after vacation.
Dec. 16
• Current issues - Nelson Mandela
• Discuss HW in small groups
• Begin vocab review in small groups
• Begin watching video, 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama
• Review Buddhism and Hinduism vocab terms for a vocab quiz (format: matching quiz).
Dec. 12
• Taylor's current events presentation
• China/Tibet Keynote
• Read together brief history of Tibet
• Read about the Dalai Lama - http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/buddhism/people/dalailama_1.shtml
• Video, Lost Civilizations: Tibet
• Read about current issues between China & Tibet, following directions on Pages document. Please do not print prior to class; email this document when complete.
Dec. 10
• Debrief spread of Buddhism homework
• Watch brief video clips on Buddhism and share with classmates.
Link: http://www.pbs.org/thebuddha/birth-and-youth/
• No homework... unless you did not complete the Spread of Buddhism HW for last class. Then you should do it for Thursday's class so you'll have good karma!
Dec. 6
• Introduction to Hinduism (Keynote and card sort activity)
- Video 1 (Indian caste system)
- Video 2 (Reincarnation)
- Video 3 (Rituals at Varanasi)
• Webquest on Essentials of Hinduism using this website:
http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/religion/hinduism.htm
• Actively read (highlight key ideas & look up new vocab) handout on Buddhism (distributed in class or downloaded file below):
• Complete web-based assignment on the spread of Buddhism in Asia, focusing on Buddhist art. Please do not print, but do have homework ready for the start of class.
Dec. 4
• Test on ancient Greece
No homework.
Dec. 2
• Class review - ancient Greece
• Digital citizenship preparation - read articles at this site:
Study for unit test on ancient Greece.
Review cards (information you should know is in green font)
Nov. 25
• Presentations
- Polycleitus (Taylor)
- Archimedes (Ryan
- Hippocrates (Lizzie)
- Pythagoras (Gabby)
- Alexander the Great (Mikayla)
- Khan Academy - link to analysis of mosaic of Alexander the Great's battle with Darius III of Persia
Nov. 21
• Presentations
- Leonidas (Zach)
- Olympics (Jameson)
- Pericles (Amelia)
- Phidias (Ally)
- Greek theater (Tanya)
- Aeschylus (Olivia)
• Study for a current events presentation over Ally's, Ryan's, and Gabby's presentations. Links to presentations can be found here. Students in play can opt to take quiz now or can arrange with me to take it later (no problem!).
Nov. 19
• Gabby's current events presentation
• Political philosophy: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
- Quotations page: http://quotationspage.com/
Nov. 15
• Ryan's CE presentation
• Peloponnesian War
• Pericles' Funeral Oration
• Time to work on Great Greek project
Nov. 13
• Greek art & architecture
• Lincoln Memorial online link
• Time to work on Great Greek project
Nov. 8
• Library research (print or online sources) for Great Greek project.
• Continue research on your Great Greek. Access online library materials (no Wikipedia!) through the library homepage. Click on:
Passwords available on the library home page if working from home; you need to be signed into your Yarmouth Schools gmail account to be able to view.
Please be sure you have shared your Google Doc notes sheet with me. You should have read and taken notes on two-three sources before class on Wednesday.
Nov. 6
• Library research for Great Greek project.
Continue Great Greek research
Nov. 4
• Introduce Great Greek project & begin taking notes with library resources. Remember to look for project ideas, links to notes, and the project rubric on the Greece page of the website.
Use your computer to go to the library home page, click on Marvel, click on "B" for Britannica, and select the Online School Edition (K-12). (Remember passwords can be found beneath the Marvel link.) Click on the middle school and/or high school pages and search for your Great Greek. Read and add to the notes you started on your Google Doc before our next class.
Oct. 31
• Small group work on education, government, economy, and women/slaves in Athens and Sparta.
• Persian Wars - create timeline, annotate big map, and learn more about triremes (Link 1 video, Link 2 interactive map)
• Start video and notes on Parthenon
Finish Parthenon video and notes (we stopped video at minute 10:15); please continue from there to minute 30:00). NOVA Parthenon video link
Note sheet:
Oct. 29
• Add to timeline of Greek history
• Review progression of government in some ancient Greek city-states (monarch - oligarchy - tyranny - democracy)
• Slide presentation on development of democratic reforms in ancient Greece
Test corrections for those who would like to improve their
scores on the Ancient Middle East test. Link with directions
and exemplar here.
Oct. 25
• Learn about development of democracy in ancient Greece (class handout and graphic organizer)
• Learn about similarities and differences between Athens and Sparta (class handout and graphic organizer)
Finish Athens/Sparta graphic organizer.
Oct. 23
• Go over maps & read about geography
• Learn about ancient Greek history
• Build class timeline for Egypt and early Greece - resource
No homework.
Oct. 21
• Ally current events presentation
• What do you know about ancient Greece?
• Map work - ancient Greece
Finish map and reflection questions on back of pink sheet. Be ready with questions of any locations you couldn't find...
Oct. 17
• Unit test
None. Take a deep breath this weekend and be ready to head to Greece next week!
Oct. 15
• Review for ancient Middle East unit test (make sure to look at resources on the Middle East page of the website)
Review! Review! Review!
Oct. 10
• Finish Judaism Keynote
• Jewish worship -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xKZTJnFi0k
Learn about Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Please email this document to me before/at start of class with "Yom Kippurr" in subject line.
Oct. 8
• Judaism vocab quiz
• Start Judaism Keynote (ended at Yom Kippur slide)
Learn about Passover. Please email this document to me before/at start of class on Wednesday with "Passover" in subject line.
Oct. 4
• Recap Keynote
• Recap PIRATES chart for Ancient Egypt
Read about the origins of Judaism in the textbook, pages 83-86. Take notes (you may wish to write out definitions, make flash cards, and/or make a quizlet) on the following terms for a short matching (vocab) quiz.
Oct. 2
• Current events - partial government shutdown
• Book of the Dead (add notes)
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Egyptian writing
• Spell your name in hieroglyphics! Link here and follow link to Kamose Stela.
• Timeline link
• Rosetta Stone (make a copy and rename)
• Government in ancient Egypt
• Email me a copy (put 5W Daily Life in subject line) of your daily life chart. Note that this is not due until Wednesday.
Please bring your textbook to our next class!
Sep. 30
• Beyond the Pyramids video segments
• Religious belief in ancient Egypt - open and make a copy of this document... we'll jigsaw these gods.
• Complete Daily Life Chart.
A helpful link for section on slavery:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/pharaohs/life_slave.html
Sep. 26
• Discuss homework.
• Create a google doc and Title the document Lastname.Pyramids.4W and share it with me. Play the Pyramid Challenge below and identify 5 important things you learn about pyramid building. What were some of the challenges they faced and techniques they used? Play for about 20 minutes. Pyramid Challenge- BBC (Interactive)
• Start the webquest, Daily Life in Ancient Egypt:
• Complete Daily Life Chart.
A helpful link for section on slavery:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/pharaohs/life_slave.html
Sep. 24
• Discuss map homework & images of the pyramids
• Begin text reading on Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms in Egypt (finish as homework if needed)
• Finish reading overview of ancient Egypt and complete chart/answer questions.
Sep. 20
• Debrief interview with President Assad
• Watch interview with President Obama and discuss
• Follow sharing guidelines for Current Events/Google Presentations
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• Begin map work on ancient Egypt using guidelines.
• Complete Egypt map and answer questions on guidelines sheet.
Update: Please answer all the questions you can... you'll learn more from our next text assignment and from timelines handed out in class.
Sep. 18
• Middle East map quiz
• Introduction to development of first agricultural settlements in ancient times through video, "Guns, Germs, and Steel"
• Watch a 60 Minutes interview with Syrian President Assad and record some key points from the interview.
• We will watch the interview with President Obama in class on Friday.
Sep. 16
• Current events bingo
• 9/11 quiz
• review Middle East maps and begin to play review game
Study for a map quiz on Middle Eastern countries.
Here is a link to a map game that may help you.
http://www.rethinkingschools.org/just_fun/games/mapgame.html (works best in Chrome)
The map game includes MORE countries than will be on your quiz.
You are just responsible for the countries on your Middle East map that you completed.
Sep. 12
• Read in class and complete handout, "What Happened 9/11" and 9/11 Notes
• Study for a brief quiz over materials related to 9/11.
Sep. 10
• Continue discussion about Syria
• Work on map of the Middle East
• Label and outline color map of the Middle East.
Sep. 6
• Current events - explain editorial cartoon analysis and practice in class
• Current events presentation on Syria
• Cartoon analysis - choose ONE cartoon element to analyze for three of the five cartoons on your homework page.
Sep. 5
• Introduction and course guide
• Globalization/current events explanation
• What's your story? Please spend 20 minutes (total) sharing information about you. You can write or draw your story.